Emily Lucas
About Emily Lucas
Emily Lucas is a Senior Benefits Manager at Apeel, where she has worked since 2022. She has held various roles in human resources and benefits management, including positions at AMN Healthcare and UCSD Residential Life.
Current Role at Apeel
Emily Lucas currently serves as the Senior Benefits Manager at Apeel, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing employee benefits programs and ensuring that the benefits offered align with the needs of the workforce. Her work contributes to the overall employee experience and retention at Apeel, which is based in Santa Barbara, California.
Previous Experience at Apeel
Emily has held multiple positions at Apeel prior to her current role. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist from 2019 to 2020, where she focused on recruiting talent for the organization. Following that, she served as a People Operations Specialist from 2020 to 2021, contributing to various HR functions. She also worked as a Benefits Manager from 2021 to 2022, overseeing employee benefits before advancing to her current position.
Experience at AMN Healthcare
Before her tenure at Apeel, Emily worked at AMN Healthcare as a Temporary Recruitment Coordinator for a brief period in 2015. During her three-month role in Del Mar, California, she assisted in recruitment efforts, gaining valuable experience in the healthcare staffing industry.
Education and Expertise
Emily Lucas earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology of Science and Technology from the University of California, San Diego. She studied from 2011 to 2015, which provided her with a strong foundation in understanding social dynamics and organizational behavior, skills that are applicable in her roles within human resources and benefits management.
Early Career at UCSD Residential Life
Emily began her professional journey as a Programming Assistant at UCSD Residential Life from 2014 to 2015. In this role, she supported various programming initiatives aimed at enhancing student life, gaining experience in event planning and community engagement.